Rio Nakata

[AxelLover]

And adding translation to this:
"In response to the question about whether there are any players who are a reference for him for Lutz's jumping technique:

Yuzuru Hanyu doesn't use pre-rotation (rotation before jumping up), so he was the one I found most helpful as a reference for myself."

Bravo, Rio!!!

Yes! This comment of his made me happy too.

 

[Arriba627]

Wait, this is the Cricket Club. I thought I was imagining things. Oh no, the 4A!

 

[Arriba627]

Has anyone heard anything at all about Rio's new programs or which choreographer he'll use? I keep waiting, even for a hint! I'm thinking eventually we'll see him debut a SP or FS at an ice show. Come on Rio. Throw us a crumb!

 

[UmeYoSake]

Has anyone heard anything at all about Rio's new programs or which choreographer he'll use? I keep waiting, even for a hint! I'm thinking eventually we'll see him debut a SP or FS at an ice show. Come on Rio. Throw us a crumb!

His SP is by Shae-Lynn Bourne. This one below is a free interview article. (released on April 19)

https://sports.yahoo.co.jp/column/detail/2026041700004-spnavi

Google translation of the program part:

- Let's talk about your programs for the new season. I understand you asked Shae-Lynn Bourne to choreograph your short program. What kind of music is it?​

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(Rio) To give you an example, it's a song with a similar beat to Shoma Uno's "Great Spirit." I skated to several songs that Shae-Lynn suggested as candidates, and that's how I decided. It's very upbeat, and I think it's probably a song that no one else has used, and I've never heard it before.​

Shae-Lynn came to the rink in Funabashi (where he's based) to do the choreography. There were about 30 songs as candidates. Basically, there were songs from all genres, and we narrowed it down little by little. I think it's a little different from the music I've skated to in my programs before.​

I thought that someone had already posted about his programs somewhere and also in the discipline thread, but I guess I misread it with Rion's or something.

 

[Arriba627]

 

[yuumagical]

Rio has been assigned to Skate Canada and NHK Trophy on the senior Grand Prix! Good luck Rio!
(I hope to see him live in Kelowna!)